Malicious Code Injection in tadasdhi-ert-nabfa Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-166664: Malicious code in tadasdhi-ert-nabfa (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tadasdhi-ert-nabfa package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by creating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for tea protocol token rewards. The package's functionality is compromised due to its malicious intent, making it a significant risk for developers using it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tadasdhi-ert-nabfa package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This results in the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can lead to potential security risks for applications relying on these packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the automated scripts (auto.js, autopublish.js, etc.) that are part of the malicious payload.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tadasdhi-ert-nabfaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can remove the tadasdhi-ert-nabfa package from your project dependencies. Use the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall tadasdhi-ert-nabfa. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities without needing to access the code directly.
Conclusion
The tadasdhi-ert-nabfa package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain security in open-source projects.
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FAQ
The tadasdhi-ert-nabfa package is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially introducing malicious code into your application, which can compromise security and functionality.
You should immediately uninstall the tadasdhi-ert-nabfa package and monitor your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time, providing alerts without requiring code access.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
